Team Lead Charge Med/Surg Weekend Option Bonus Eligible
About The Position
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital is seeking an experienced registered nurse interested in a leadership pathway. The Team Lead Charge Med/Surg plans, directs, and coordinates unit activities during a designated shift under the direction of a manager. The role provides direct patient care as needed, serves as a clinical resource for nursing and support staff, and assesses, plans, evaluates, and documents the nursing process for the unit as needed. The role includes charge responsibilities for a medical-surgical unit and is described as a weekend option with three 12-hour night shifts. The hospital is a 2019 facility offering specialized surgical and medical services in a patient-centered environment. The position is safety-sensitive and requires the ability to remain alert and work safely. BJC’s RN Career Ladder supports nursing professional development, leadership, collaboration, education, and service excellence, with opportunities to progress to higher levels and receive pay increases aligned with the applicable job description.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
- 2–5 years of experience.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license or certification.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- 5–10 years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of the unit on a designated shift under the direction of a manager.
- Perform direct patient care as needed and act as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff.
- Assess, plan, evaluate, and document the nursing process for the assigned unit as needed.
- Identify and resolve gaps in care across hospitalization, discharge, and ambulatory care; assess patient data to anticipate changes in condition and arrange interprofessional consultation as appropriate.
- Lead the development and implementation of complex individualized care plans with defined goals, collaborating with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver.
- Use expert holistic clinical knowledge to anticipate and prioritize complex care needs, anticipate barriers, incorporate team and caregiver/family input, and identify opportunities to improve outcomes.
- Promote scientific inquiry and evidence-based practice, including supporting practice changes, recommending standards of care, conducting literature searches, and sharing knowledge from conferences or continuing education.
- Explore opportunities to advance nursing practice through community service, education, advisory groups, ethics committees, academic work, or specialty organizations.
- Identify gaps in practice standards and provide peer feedback in collaboration with leadership to improve safe patient care.
- Lead evaluation of the patient and family experience and adjust care to improve satisfaction and quality.
Benefits
- $15,000 bonus.
- Premium pay offered.
- Relocation assistance available.
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire.
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
- Annual 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution.
- 401(k) plan with BJC match.
- Tuition assistance available on the first day.
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Paid time off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
- Adoption assistance.
- RN Career Ladder opportunities, with pay increases for progression to higher levels.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
